Kathy's Gardening Journal

	We are so lucky to have such wonderful, colorful, and healthy plants in our yard. It hasn't always been beautiful -- take a look at the backyard when we moved in in January of 1997:
	The first step was to find out what was back there... Weed-wackers and chainsaws kept two strong men busy for eight long hours.	Where did that sidewalk come from? We found two apricot trees, an apple tree, several rose bushes, and a japanese maple tree.
	This is one of the apricot trees in bloom	The apple tree in bloom was beautiful!
	Next project: GRASS! The little cement walkway had to be removed.	Edging, irrigation, and lighting. Finally --GRASS! The edging is allowing room for additional plants and a deck-extension project (maybe next year for the deck...)
	Here is a lovely sign of spring	Next to the apple tree, I planted a new rose bush ("Opening Night") and it is lovely! Star jasmine are planted in the background.
	We have several lovely roses in our backyard. Each one was a wonderful surprise when it bloomed the first time. Also had several lessons on aphids, rust, and powdery mildew...	As of December 1998, we welcome this new addition to our yard. A "flowering pear" or Pyrus kawakamii. Hopefully a nice shade tree for our front yard. This is the flowering pear leaf.
	There are lots of beautiful plants and flowers. I love pansies in the winter and bulbs in the spring. The garden is never-ending in beauty.	Please come again for additional photos.

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